Car comparison

Volvo V90 2.0 T5vsVolvo V70 III 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V90

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volvo V70 III

3.2

243 hp3192 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,796 kg
    3,960 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV902.0 T5VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
250hp186kW
243hp181kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,796kg3,960lb
1,806kg3,982lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
35.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
3,192cc195cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,907mm75in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
151mm6in
Trunk volume
560L
575L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V90 2.0 T5Volvo V70 III 3.2PowerTorque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV902.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoV70 III3.26,400 rpm3,180 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV902.0 T5VolvoV70 III3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
35.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 T5 has 7 hp more than Volvo V70 III 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.2 and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
VolvoV70 III3.2
1,806 kg
3,982 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV70 III3.2
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T57.0 s
VolvoV70 III3.28.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 T5 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 T5 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T5
809 km
503 mi
VolvoV70 III3.2
722 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
8.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Volvo V90 2.0 T5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV902.0 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV902.0 T5
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV902.0 T5VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
250 hp
186 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V90 2.0 T5Volvo V70 III 3.2
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 67 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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